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BIO

She is currently in Chicago on Broadway. Tonya Wathen has dance captained or assisted on the national tours of Jersey Boys; Sweet Charity; Chicago and Hello, Dolly!. Nat'l Tour credits: Beauty and the Beast, Chicago (Roxie), We Will Rock You. TV: "VH1 Divas Live" and FX's "Rescue Me."

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2006
Ensemble

[Regional (US)]
Las Vegas Production, 2004
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Hunyak [Replacement]


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Broadway Catch Up: June 23 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kristin Chenoweth, and More!

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out this weekend's highlights from some of your favorites, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kristin Chenoweth, and more!
VIDEO: The Ladies of CHICAGO Sing a 'Cell Block Tango' for Quarantine

What happens when quarantine comes to the Cook County Jail? Watch as stars of Broadway's Chicago, Amra-Faye Wright, Arian Keddell, Mary Claire King, Pilar Millhollen, Rachel Schur and Tonya Wathen, join forces for a new version of the 'Cell Block Tango' on  Sunday Morning!
Exclusive Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Cast Slinks Into the Holiday Season with Carols For A Cure!

Below, check out exclusive photos of the cast of CHICAGO as they record their track, 'ThisIs the Night.'
STAGE TUBE: CHICAGO Debuts Music Video for CAROLS FOR A CURE Tune 'Holiday Melody'

Cast members of Chicago, the longest-running American musical on Broadway, are launching a music video today, December 5, 2016, to accompany their original song 'Holiday Melody,' which appears on the 2016 edition of the annual Carols for a Cure album. All proceeds from the album benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Watch the video below!
Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Struts to Central Park for 20th Anniversary!

Earlier this week, the company of CHICAGO took their act uptown, to Central Park. To celebrate the musical's 20th Anniversary, fans got to experience the razzle dazzle with a free concert at SummerStage in Central Park. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special day and you can check out photos below!
Photo Coverage: Come on Babe, They're Gonna Paint the Town - CHICAGO Rehearses for Central Park Concert!

The cast of Chicago, Broadway's longest running musical, is celebrating this production's twentieth birthday today! For this momentous day, the cast are taking to the streets, with a free concert at SummerStage in Central Park. Doors open at 7PM and the show begins at 8PM. We were lucky enough to catch up with some of the cast as they made their final preparations for today's show.
CHICAGO Presents Free SummerStage Concert Tonight

On Today, August 31st, the cast of Broadway's Longest Running American Musical will celebrate its 20th Year on Broadway with a free concert at SummerStage in Central Park.
Lineup Announced for CHICAGO's Free SummerStage Concert

On Wednesday, August 31st, the cast of Broadway's Longest Running American Musical will celebrate its 20th Year on Broadway with a free concert at SummerStage in Central Park.
Photo Coverage: Casts of MOTOWN, CHICAGO & More Return to Broadway in Bryant Park!

The best of Broadway will be performing FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park 2016' - a lunchtime series that continued this week, July 14 on the Bryant Park Stage. Hosted by LITE FM's on-air personalities, the 16th annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances will run through Thursday, August 11.
TV: Bryant Park Gets Spicier with the Help of CHICAGO's New Leads!

The best of Broadway will be performing FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park 2016' - a lunchtime series that continued this week, July 14 on the Bryant Park Stage. Hosted by LITE FM's on-air personalities, the 16th annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances will run through Thursday, August 11.
Photo Coverage: CHICAGO, MAMMA MIA!, FINDING NEVERLAND & More Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park!

Broadway in Bryan Park continued its 2015 program on Thursday - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the first day. This week's line-up included performances from the casts of Mamma Mia!, CHICAGO, Finding Neverland, SISTAS and the help of 39 STEPS. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the special event below!
Brandy Norwood, Laura Michelle Kelly & More Will Perform at This Week's Broadway in Bryant Park

Later this week, 106.7 LITE FM will continue its 15th annual lunchtime theatre summer series, '106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park.' The 2015 program will present the best of Broadway, FREE to the public, on six consecutive Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. ET on the Bryant Park Stage. Thursday's line-up will include performances from the casts of CHICAGO (Brandy Norwood, Donna Marie Asbury, NaTasha Yvette Williams, David Bushman, Andrew Fitch, Kelcy Ann Griffin, Denny Paschall, Angel Reda, Michael Scirrotto, Tonya Wathen, Lara Seibert Young), Finding Neverland (Laura Michelle Kelly, Casey Butler, Jackson Demott Hill, Alex Dreier, Eli Tokash), SISTAS: The Musical (Emilie Battle, Tanesha Gary, Jennifer Fouche, Amy Goldberger, Robyn Payne), MAMMA MIA!, and 39 Steps (Arnie Burton, Billy Carter, Robert Petkoff, Brittany Vicars). 
Photo Coverage: Inside Greg Reuter Memorial Concert at New World Stages

On Monday, January 19th at New World Stages, the Broadway community gathered to honor the late Greg Reuter. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look inside the concert.
Photo Coverage: All that Jazz! CHICAGO Celebrates Record-Breaking 7,486 Performances

On Sunday, November 23 (7 p.m.), in a celebratory landmark performance, the company of Broadway's record-breaking hit musical CHICAGO welcomed back its four original stars -- Tony Award winners Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton and Joel Grey. CHICAGO has surpassed the run of iconic Broadway blockbuster CATS with a record-breaking 7,486 performances, making it the second longest-running show in Broadway history. Only one show -- The Phantom of the Opera -- has run longer than CHICAGO. BroadwayWorld was there for the after-party and brings you photos below!
Photos: They're Back! Celebrate CHICAGO's Spot at #2 on the Longest Running Shows List with the Original Cast

On Sunday, November 23 (7 p.m.), in a celebratory landmark performance, the company of Broadway's record-breaking hit musical CHICAGO welcomed back its four original stars -- Tony Award winners Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton and Joel Grey. Each made cameos in the show and all reunited for a special curtain call!
Photo Coverage: 'Nowadays' and Forever - Neuwirth & Reinking Reunite on Stage as CHICAGO Passes CATS

It was almost like no time had passed as original stars of the CHICAGO revival Ann Reinking and Bebe Neuwirth took part in the show's mega-celebration last night by reprising 'Nowadays'.
BROADWAY SESSIONS Celebrates CHICAGO Tonight

Tonight, November 6th, Broadway Sessions celebrates the longest running American Broadway Musical in history, Chicago.
Broadway Sessions to Celebrate CHICAGO, 11/6

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday, November 6th, Broadway Sessions celebrates the longest running American Broadway Musical in history, Chicago.
They're Back to the Cell Block! CHICAGO Stars Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton and Joel Grey Will Reunite This November!

On Sunday evening, November 23 (7 p.m.), in a celebratory landmark performance, the company of Broadway's record-breaking hit musical CHICAGO is pleased to welcome back its four original stars -- Tony Award winnersAnn Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton and Joel Grey.

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How many Broadway shows has Tonya Wathen been in?

Tonya Wathen has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Tonya Wathen has not appeared in the West End.

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